Bessa Dive Watch Repair & Service | AS 2083 Mechanical Watch Overhaul

If you own a vintage Bessa dive watch powered by the A. Schild 2083 movement and need professional mechanical servicing, you’re in the right place. At TimePieceShoppe, I specialize in expert repair and full restorations of classic mechanical watches, including rare dive-watch movements like the AS 2083.

Key Features and Variants

Bessa dive watches are characterized by their sturdy stainless steel cases, typically measuring around 38–39 mm in diameter. Original Factory water resistance was rated up to 200 meters (20 ATM). They often feature bidirectional rotating bezels for tracking dive times and durable mechanical movements. Movements used in Bessa watches include Swiss calibers such as the AS 1902/03, AS 2083 and AS 1882/83, as well as German PUW 1564 movements.

Design elements vary among models, with some featuring arrow-shaped hour hands and lollipop seconds hands, while others display unique dial markings or military insignia. While not as widely recognized as some other vintage dive watch brands, Bessa watches offer a unique glimpse into the era’s watchmaking.

Servicing the Bessa Dive Watch

This Bessa Dive Watch received a full disassembly service. The movement was then carefully reassembled and lubricated with synthetic oils. Following the service, it ran strong and kept excellent time. The case was cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and scratches in the acrylic crystal were polished out. The case was cleaned , but the dial hands were left untouched.